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Politically Motivated Media Attacks Won’t Stop Eno’s Generosity

09.01.2025

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor Umo Eno on Research and Documentation, Dr Essien Ndueso has described the ongoing attack on the governor over his generosity as politically motivated, saying that those involved are mere political jobbers. The Governor recently rewarded a young Nigerian, Precious Bodunde, with N10m following her excellent skills at pronouncing...

Defection: We’re Convinced Oborevwori Is Joining APC

09.01.2025

The Concerned Leaders of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has said it is convinced that the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is on his way to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This claim comes after Oborevwori’s Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, and PDP chapter Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, had earlier denied the rumour. But...

NCC, telcos plan infrastructure upgrade with tariff hike proceeds

09.01.2025

Nigerian mobile operators have agreed to channel the revenue from the proposed 100 per cent tariff increase into major network infrastructure upgrades and service quality. This is a major condition for the telcos as they await final approval for the tariff hike, following discussions with the government and the Nigerian Communications Commission. As part of...

Olubadan Hosts Ona Ara Forum, Calls For Greater National Devt

09.01.2025

His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin 1) has expressed his appreciation to the executive members and the entire members of Ona Ara Development Forum (ODF) whose members paid him a visit on Tuesday, urging them to play a greater role in national development. According to Olugbemiga Ayoade, the Chief Press Secretary...

FX reserves hit $40.8bn one month after Eurobond

09.01.2025

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves surged by $591.78m in the month following the government’s $2.2bn Eurobond auction on December 2, 2024. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria shows that reserves increased from $40.29bn on December 2 to $40.88bn on January 3, 2025. This represents a month-on-month growth of 1.47 per cent and highlights the positive...

Reps Task AGF, Foreign, Interior Ministries On Non-Automation Of Revenue Collection

09.01.2025

The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has urged the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs Shakirat Madein, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Interior to immediately resolve all outstanding issues on the non-automation of revenue collections from foreign missions in order to ensure transparency and accountability in the process....

When Reps Quizzed CBN On Staff Disengagement

09.01.2025

The House of Representatives has continued its investigation into the alleged retrenchment of staff by the Olayemi Cardoso-led management of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), PHILIP NYAM reviews the proceedings Since his confirmation as governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by the Senate on September 23, 2023, Olayemi Cardoso has initiated a...

Seplat plans 120,000bpd crude oil production

09.01.2025

Oil and gas giant, Seplat, has said it aims to double its crude oil production capacity within six months after moving in to fill the gap following ExxonMobil’s retreat from Nigeria’s onshore oil sector. Seplat’s Chief Financial Officer, Eleanor Adaralegbe, revealed this projection in an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday. He said the...

Group Calls For Public Inquest Into Recent Tragedies Across Nigeria

09.01.2025

The Centre for Public Accountability has demanded a full public inquest from the governments of Oyo, Anambra, Bauchi, Nasarawa States, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, and other relevant authorities into the tragic stampedes that have recently occurred across various states, resulting in the loss of innocent lives. These incidents, which took place in Ibadan,...

Fidelity Bank unveils initiative for children with special needs

09.01.2025

Fidelity Bank Plc has launched an initiative that will provide supportive spaces and activities for children with special needs while addressing the psychological and emotional well-being of their parents and carers. In a statement on Monday, the lender said the initiative was part of its commitment to fostering inclusivity and forms part of Fidelity Bank’s...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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